EP0427521A2 - Electrical cable assembly for a signal measuring instrument and method - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an electrical cable assembly, and, more particularly to a cable assembly for connecting a test circuit to a measuring instrument such as a logic analyzer or like instrument which analyzes timing signals from the test circuit.
- a logic analyzer is typically used to display several lines of information related to the logic state of a circuit, and/or the point in time when detectable events occur within the circuit. The more precisely the logic analyzer can determine the exact point that the events occur, the more accurately the technician can evaluate the performance of the circuit.
- a prior art logic analyzer cable is illustrated in Figure 1 of United States Patent No. 4,777,326 having a pod containing a resistor-capacitor attenuation circuit for each probe near the probe tip which is connected to a test circuit.
- a twisted pair cable attaches the pod to the measuring instrument, logic analyzer and the like, while a single wire connects the pod to the proble tip.
- the twisted pair cable is said to provide some shielding and crosstalk reduction, but that crosstalk is developed in the probe lead and additional shielding is still desired.
- the location of resistor-capacitor networks in the pod and not at the probe tips is said to cause the probes to have a higher input capacitance.
- the resonant circuit formed by the single wire inductance and capacitance is aid to limit the bandwidth of the probes.
- United States Patent No. 4,777,326 uses a resistive wire in a flat woven cable instead of a lump resistor in a network.
- the resistive wires for signals are said to alternate with lossless wires for ground to form a lossy transmission line.
- the cable is aid to provide an effective bandwidth, and accurate signal duplication.
- the resistive wire is woven with conductive ground wires along each side for shielding.
- an object of the invention is to provide a cable assembly and method for a logic analyzer which transmits high frequency logic signals from a logic circuit to a logic analyzer in an accurate manner for analysis over a wide bandwidth.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a cable assembly for a logic analyzer and the like measuring instruments for transmitting high frequency signals from a test circuit with high fidelity over a wide bandwidth for analyzing a broad frequency range.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a cable assembly for a logic analyzer and the like for transmitting high frequency logic signals in which probe leads connected to the logic circuit may be easily connected and disconnected in the cable assembly in a reliable manner.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical cable assembly for a signal measuring instrument which has a low input capacitance and high input resistance for broad bandwith and high fidelity signal transmission.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a cable assembly for a logic analyzer and the like for transmitting high frequency logic signals from a logic circuit to a logic analyzer wherein a conventional flat woven controlled impedance cable is utilized with resistor capacitor networks at each end to provide a wide bandwidth over which frequency signals may be transmitted and analyzed.
- This cable may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in construction.
- the above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by terminating an electrical cable which transmits the high frequency logic signals by a connector which may be connected to an analyzer, and a connector which may be connected to a probe.
- a connector which may be connected to an analyzer, and a connector which may be connected to a probe.
- Each of those connectors has a printed circuit (PC) board on which are formed resistor-capacitor networks which provide an effective broad bandwidth for the cable assembly.
- the resistor-capacitor networks on each PC board may have a different capacitance value and/or resistance value.
- a broad effective bandwidth is provided with sharpened rise and fall times to accurately determine the switching points of the logic signals under test.
- a low capacitance may be built into the transmission cable and a high resistance provided by resistors on the PC boards.
- An interface shroud connects to the probe connector and has exterior grooves which receive a locking arm of a terminal of the probe lead.
- the terminal body fits within a vertical slot in the interface shroud in a tight fit so that reliable connection is made between the probe lead and electrical circuit for reliable transmission of accurate signals.
- the combination of a controlled impedance/capacitance cable and one or more resistor and/or capacitor circuits provides greater fidelity of the signal over a broader bandwidth.
- the signal is cleaner and more accurate for determining the timing point for switching.
- the controlled impedance/capacitance cable shields the signal line and preserves the quality of the signal to the logic analyzer. Good signal quality provides good timing accuracy and improvement of accuracy of determining timing events.
- the resistor and/or capacitor circuits enhance the sharpness of the leading edge of the signal.
- the logic analyzer can clearly see a signal in a particular range of frequencies (bandwidth).
- the cable has a capacitance which permits the frequencies to pass easily.
- Cable assembly A includes a plurality of probe leads 10 having probe tips 12 connectable to a test circuit (not shown).
- An electrical transmission cable 14 is terminated at a first end 16 to a first, analyzer connector 18 connectable to a logic analyzer and the like measuring instrument.
- Electrical cable 14 includes a second end 20 terminated at a second, probe connector 22.
- Connectors 18 and 22 include back shells 18a and 22a which provide strain relief, protection for internal components, and include connector bodies 18b and 22b with electrical contacts.
- An interface shroud designated generally as B, receives connector 22 for connecting probe leads 10 to the logic analyzer or like equipment by way of cable 14.
- probe lead terminal C terminates the end of probe lead 10 opposite probe tip 12.
- An RC circuit is provided in a conventional manner at 26 to sharpen the test signal coming from the test circuit delivered to the logic analyzer.
- Electrical cable 14 is preferably a flat woven electrical transmission cable of the type disclosed in United States Patent No. 4,143,236, incorporated herein by reference.
- the woven cable includes a plurality of signal conductors extending longitudinally in the cable with ground conductors extending along the sides of the signal conductor to shield the signals.
- the geometry of the signal conductors and ground conductors are fixed in a weave pattern so that the impedance of the cable is controlled and fixed, reference may be had to the patent for more detail.
- resistor-capacitor (RC) network D carried between the logic analyzer and cable 14 and a second resistor-capacitor network E carried between cable 14 and proble leads 10 on the probe end of the cable.
- RC network at only one end ( Figure 11).
- Resistor-capacitor networks D and/or E provide a network means for widening the effective bandwidth of the cable assembly for transmitting accurate signals between the test circuit and measuring instrument over a wide range of frequencies.
- the resistor-capacitor networks D and E are carried on printed circuit boards 32 and 34 respectively within connectors 18 and 22 respectively.
- Cable assembly A is illustrated as accommodating 18 probe leads, the number of probe leads is not restrictive.
- the two outer probes as shown carry power and connect to lands 36a and 36t.
- Power probes do not necessarily have to include an RC network as shown.
- the remaining probes may be used for test signals.
- there are individual RC circuits E on circuit board 34 which are connectable to terminals C of the probe leads by means of lands 36 and the contacts of connector body 22b.
- the RC circuit may be implemented by discrete components mounted to or integral with the PC, or may be combined in multiple arrays in a DIP type package.
- the signal wires "S" ( Figure 2) of cable 14 are connected to lands 38 on PC boards 34 and 32 and the RC networks E and/or D are connected to lands 36 and/or 38 on the PC board.
- User selectable lands may be used to connect ground probes to the test circuit ground, as in 36a and 38a in the embodiment.
- the ground conductors "G" in woven cable 14 which extend side by side with the signal conductors are terminated at a ground plane 40.
- the PC board 32 inside logic analyzer connector 18 is terminated identically but faces the first, reverse side 14a of electrical cable 14. In this manner there is a one-to-one hook up between the test circuit and the logic analyzer connectors.
- Each cable connector 18 and 22 may include a plurality of conventional pin sockets 41, as can best be seen in Figures 2 and 4, in probe connector 22.
- Interface shroud B fits over the end of connector 22 and includes a detent 42 which receives a ridge 43 molded on connector 22 to form a lock.
- Interface shroud B includes an upper wall 44, a lower wall 46, a first face 48, and a second face 50 bridging the upper and lower walls, and first and second side walls 53a and 53b integral with the upper and lower walls and first and second faces.
- a connector opening 48a is formed in first face 48 of shroud B.
- a plurality of vertical terminal receiving slots 52 are formed in second face 50 for receiving individual probe terminals C.
- Probe terminal C includes a terminal body 60 and a flexible hinged locking arm 62 having a locking element 64 extending downwardly into detent 56 of exterior groove 54.
- terminal C is inserted in vertical slot 52 and locking element 56 enters open end 55 of an exterior groove 54 which corresponds to a vertical slot 52.
- locking element 64 slides along floor 58 of exterior groove as terminal body 60 slides within a cavity 66.
- terminal body 60 and cavity 66 generally correspond in their cross-section so that there is a tight fit of terminal body 60 within cavity 66 for reliability and locking.
- An elastic hinge is provided at 72 so that locking arm 62 may lock in exterior groove 54 and be released.
- trigger ramp 74 which extends from a generally pointed terminal end of locking arm 62 to locking element 64. As can best be seen in Figure 2, a portion of ramp 74 extends above upper wall 44 of shroud B so that a finger of a person releasing terminal C may easily lift locking element 64 upwards releasing it from detent 56. Once locking element 64 is on the groove floor, terminal C may easily be removed from shroud B.
- connector contacts 81a are connected to lands 36 which are connected to RC networks E by traces 80, and then by means of electrical traces 84 to a lands 38.
- the signal transmitting wires S of electrical cable 14 are connected to lands 38 to thereby transmit logic signals from the circuit undergoing tests through probe leads 10 to the logic analyzer.
- Connector contacts 81b are connected to ground plane 40 through a ground trace on the PC board. Ground wires G of cable 14 are terminated at ground plane 40. The same is true for the remaining wires in electrical cable 14 which are terminated at the analyzer end to PC board 32 in a one-to-one termination as previously described.
- the capacitance of cable 14 and the selected capacitor of network 26 provide a sharp rise time consistent with the signal being studied.
- the resistors R1 and R2 of networks D and E subdue anomalies in the signal, and work with the capacitors C1 and C2 to provide broadband response.
- the electrical parameters of the cable may be selectively matched to specific requirements of the application being made, and may be fine tuned to provide optimum signal analysis at specific frequencies of interest.
- cable was used having a capacitance of 67.8pF, impedance of 100 ohms, resistance of .4 ohms, and length of 56.75 inches.
- Network E included a 100 ohm resistor and 72pF capacitance.
- Network D included a 100 ohm resistor and 140pF capacitance.
- a 140pF capacitor is used to further reduce the capacitive loading of the system under test and in conjunction with resistor R1 further reduce signal anomalies at the analyzer.
- Suitable resistor values range from 100 to 400 ohms, and capacitor values from about 70 to 140pF.
- the capacitor C1 truncated the lower end of the bandwidth, for example, 100 kHz, and C2 limits the upper end to 400 MHz.
- a typical bandwidth may also be 1k Hz to 400 MHz may also be provided.
- the capacitance of network E is matched to cable 14 to provide a characteristic capacitance of 34 pF.
- the performance of the assembly is generally as satisfactory as the unmatched configuration of Figure 3, without the additional capacitor element.
- a controlled, low capacitance cable F having a plurality of signal conductors 92 and ground conductors 94.
- Their is an exclusive ground conductor 94 on each side of each signal conductor 92 and the conductors are woven together in a fabric 96 which includes weft yarn 96a and warp yarns 96b as disclosed in United States Patent No. 4,143,236, previously incorporated by reference in this application.
- Signal conductors 92 are a small diameter wire with a suitable insulation coating.
- signal conductors 92 are a 40 AWG alloy 135 copper wire with a silver plating.
- a suitable signal wire is available from Phelps Dodge Copper Products of Elizabeth, New Jersey, designated as PD-135 copper alloy.
- the wire is a highly conductive, high strength, high ductability copper alloy with average values of 450 MPa, 12% elongation at 250 mm., and electrical conductivity of 90% IACS.
- the wire has a diameter of .0031 inches and a resistance of about 1.07 ohms per foot.
- the center-to-center spacing of the signal conductor and its associated ground conductors is increased over conventional cable to provide a low capacitance.
- a cable having a length of 56.75 inches was woven having a capacitance of about 34 pF. This provides a low input capacitance and low loading for the probe connected to a test circuit by probe lead 10.
- the signal ground wires are arranged in clusters 98 which include 32 AWG ground conductors 94a and 94b on each side of a signal conductor 92.
- the capacitance of the cable was established by weaving the 40 AWG signal wires and 32 AWG ground wires with a center-to-center spacing of approximately .057 inches.
- the gauge of the signal conductor and the center-to-center spacing of each cluster 98 provides the desired capacitance.
- Previous controlled impedance cables manufactured in accordance with United States Patent No. 4,143,236 have been made with impedance typically in the range of 50-120 ohms using conventional signal wires.
- low capacitance cable F in the exemplary embodiment, has an impedance of approximately 180 ohms, and capacitance of 34 pF (7.2 pF/ft.)
- Low capacitance cable characterized by a capacitance of 6.1 to 8.7 pF per foot is believed to provide the desired results.
- Such low capacitance cable is further characterized by signal conductors having a gauge in a range of about 32 to 40 AWG, center-to-center spacing in a range of about .036 to .070 inches.
- a cable assembly A ⁇ which includes customized controlled impedance cable F is illustrated wherein cable F is woven with a specific controlled capacitance of, for example, 34 pF for a 56.75 inch cable.
- capacitors C1 and C2 may be eliminated on the printed circuit boards of connectors 20 and 22 at the ends of the cable increasing reliability and performance.
- Resistors R1 and R2 are carried on PC boards 32 and 34, respectively, in resistor network means D′ and E′ to provide a reduction in reflections due to impedance mismatch and a sharp leading edge signal.
- the distributed capacitance of cable F reduces line to line cross talk and coupling over the length of the cable.
- the embodiment of Figure 3 offers the potential for maximizing analyzer performance over narrow bandwidths of particular interest. All three embodiments provide a low capacitance at the probe tip to maximize use of the signal energy available and maximum signal accuracy.
- the controlled low capacitance filters out very high frequency noise components which are not of interest.
- Resistor-capacitor networks in conjunction with controlled impedance cable provides a means of providing a non loading cable assembly for test purposes which is unique and provides high fidelity test signals with minimum losses and cross coupling.
- a logic analyzer cable or like equipment, to have a more effective bandwidth over a broader band.
- the logic signals have a sharpened leading edge over a broader bandwidth making it easier to do timing analysis.
- the cable probes have a high input resistance and a low input capacitance to minimize signal loading, and to maximize signal accuracy.
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- The invention relates to an electrical cable assembly, and, more particularly to a cable assembly for connecting a test circuit to a measuring instrument such as a logic analyzer or like instrument which analyzes timing signals from the test circuit.
- A logic analyzer is typically used to display several lines of information related to the logic state of a circuit, and/or the point in time when detectable events occur within the circuit. The more precisely the logic analyzer can determine the exact point that the events occur, the more accurately the technician can evaluate the performance of the circuit.
- A prior art logic analyzer cable is illustrated in Figure 1 of United States Patent No. 4,777,326 having a pod containing a resistor-capacitor attenuation circuit for each probe near the probe tip which is connected to a test circuit. A twisted pair cable attaches the pod to the measuring instrument, logic analyzer and the like, while a single wire connects the pod to the proble tip. The twisted pair cable is said to provide some shielding and crosstalk reduction, but that crosstalk is developed in the probe lead and additional shielding is still desired. The location of resistor-capacitor networks in the pod and not at the probe tips, is said to cause the probes to have a higher input capacitance. The resonant circuit formed by the single wire inductance and capacitance is aid to limit the bandwidth of the probes.
- United States Patent No. 4,777,326 uses a resistive wire in a flat woven cable instead of a lump resistor in a network. The resistive wires for signals are said to alternate with lossless wires for ground to form a lossy transmission line. The cable is aid to provide an effective bandwidth, and accurate signal duplication. The resistive wire is woven with conductive ground wires along each side for shielding.
- It is known in the art to provide a woven resistive wire cable as described above which is terminated with conventional pin/socket connectors and to provide an interface shroud which fits over the connector at the probe end into which the probe leads are inserted and interlocked to mate with predetermined resistive wires to transmit test signals to the logic analyzer. United States Patent Nos. 4,822,303; 4,433,888; and 4,008,941 show other typical cable assemblies having interlocking cable end parts for adapting various cable connectors and lead tips together.
- Accordingly, an object of the invention is to provide a cable assembly and method for a logic analyzer which transmits high frequency logic signals from a logic circuit to a logic analyzer in an accurate manner for analysis over a wide bandwidth.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a cable assembly for a logic analyzer and the like measuring instruments for transmitting high frequency signals from a test circuit with high fidelity over a wide bandwidth for analyzing a broad frequency range.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a cable assembly for a logic analyzer and the like for transmitting high frequency logic signals in which probe leads connected to the logic circuit may be easily connected and disconnected in the cable assembly in a reliable manner.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide an electrical cable assembly for a signal measuring instrument which has a low input capacitance and high input resistance for broad bandwith and high fidelity signal transmission.
- Another object of the invention is to provide a cable assembly for a logic analyzer and the like for transmitting high frequency logic signals from a logic circuit to a logic analyzer wherein a conventional flat woven controlled impedance cable is utilized with resistor capacitor networks at each end to provide a wide bandwidth over which frequency signals may be transmitted and analyzed. This cable may be symmetrical or asymmetrical in construction.
- The above objectives are accomplished according to the present invention by terminating an electrical cable which transmits the high frequency logic signals by a connector which may be connected to an analyzer, and a connector which may be connected to a probe. Each of those connectors has a printed circuit (PC) board on which are formed resistor-capacitor networks which provide an effective broad bandwidth for the cable assembly. The resistor-capacitor networks on each PC board may have a different capacitance value and/or resistance value. Preferably, by making the ratio of the capacitance values about 2:1, a broad effective bandwidth is provided with sharpened rise and fall times to accurately determine the switching points of the logic signals under test. Alternately, a low capacitance may be built into the transmission cable and a high resistance provided by resistors on the PC boards. An interface shroud connects to the probe connector and has exterior grooves which receive a locking arm of a terminal of the probe lead. The terminal body fits within a vertical slot in the interface shroud in a tight fit so that reliable connection is made between the probe lead and electrical circuit for reliable transmission of accurate signals. In accordance with the present invention, the combination of a controlled impedance/capacitance cable and one or more resistor and/or capacitor circuits provides greater fidelity of the signal over a broader bandwidth. The signal is cleaner and more accurate for determining the timing point for switching. The controlled impedance/capacitance cable shields the signal line and preserves the quality of the signal to the logic analyzer. Good signal quality provides good timing accuracy and improvement of accuracy of determining timing events. The resistor and/or capacitor circuits enhance the sharpness of the leading edge of the signal. The logic analyzer can clearly see a signal in a particular range of frequencies (bandwidth). The cable has a capacitance which permits the frequencies to pass easily.
- The construction designed to carry out the invention will hereinafter be described, together with other features thereof. The invention will be more readily understood from a reading of the following specification and by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part thereof, wherein an example of the invention is shown and wherein:
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cable assembly for a logic analyzer constructed according to the invention;
- Figure 2 is a sectional view of the probe connector and interface shroud and probe terminal according to the invention;
- Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of typical resistor-capacitor networks at the probe and analyzer ends of the cable for providing a broad bandwidth according to the invention;
- Figure 4 is a perspective view with parts exploded illustrating a cable assembly having an electrical cable, probe connector, and interface shroud for connecting probe leads to the cable in accordance with the invention;
- Figure 5 is a bottom plan view of an electrical transmission cable terminated at PC boards for use in a logic analyzer cable assembly according to the invention, connector and shells are not shown;
- Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a resistor-capacitor network;
- Figure 7 is a top plan view of an electrical cable for a logic analyzer cable assembly according to the invention;
- Figure 8 is a side elevation of the cable of Figure 7;
- Figure 9 is a top plan view of a controlled low capacitance electrical transmission cable for a cable assembly for a signal measuring instrument according to the invention;
- Figure 10 is a sectional view taken along line 10-10 of Figure 9;
- Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of an alternate embodiment of an electrical configuration of a cable assembly according to the invention; and
- Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of an electrical configuration of the embodiment of the invention shown in Figures 9 and 10.
- Referring now in more detail to the drawings, a cable assembly, designated generally as A, is disclosed for a logic analyzer and the like measuring instrument. Cable assembly A includes a plurality of probe leads 10 having
probe tips 12 connectable to a test circuit (not shown). Anelectrical transmission cable 14 is terminated at afirst end 16 to a first,analyzer connector 18 connectable to a logic analyzer and the like measuring instrument.Electrical cable 14 includes a second end 20 terminated at a second,probe connector 22.Connectors back shells connector 22 for connecting probe leads 10 to the logic analyzer or like equipment by way ofcable 14. For this purpose, probe lead terminal C terminates the end ofprobe lead 10opposite probe tip 12. An RC circuit is provided in a conventional manner at 26 to sharpen the test signal coming from the test circuit delivered to the logic analyzer. There is aground probe lead 28 having aprobe tip 30 and a terminal C′ which interlocks in interface shroud B for connection tosecond connector 22.Electrical cable 14 is preferably a flat woven electrical transmission cable of the type disclosed in United States Patent No. 4,143,236, incorporated herein by reference. The woven cable includes a plurality of signal conductors extending longitudinally in the cable with ground conductors extending along the sides of the signal conductor to shield the signals. The geometry of the signal conductors and ground conductors are fixed in a weave pattern so that the impedance of the cable is controlled and fixed, reference may be had to the patent for more detail. - As can best be seen in Figures 3 and 5, there may be a resistor-capacitor (RC) network D carried between the logic analyzer and
cable 14 and a second resistor-capacitor network E carried betweencable 14 and proble leads 10 on the probe end of the cable. Alternately, there may be an RC network at only one end (Figure 11). Resistor-capacitor networks D and/or E provide a network means for widening the effective bandwidth of the cable assembly for transmitting accurate signals between the test circuit and measuring instrument over a wide range of frequencies. As can best be seen in Figures 5 and 6, the resistor-capacitor networks D and E are carried on printedcircuit boards connectors lands 36a and 36t. Power probes do not necessarily have to include an RC network as shown. The remaining probes may be used for test signals. As can best be seen in Figure 5, there are individual RC circuits E oncircuit board 34 which are connectable to terminals C of the probe leads by means oflands 36 and the contacts of connector body 22b. The RC circuit may be implemented by discrete components mounted to or integral with the PC, or may be combined in multiple arrays in a DIP type package. The signal wires "S" (Figure 2) ofcable 14 are connected tolands 38 onPC boards lands 36 and/or 38 on the PC board. User selectable lands may be used to connect ground probes to the test circuit ground, as in 36a and 38a in the embodiment. The ground conductors "G" in wovencable 14 which extend side by side with the signal conductors are terminated at aground plane 40. ThePC board 32 insidelogic analyzer connector 18 is terminated identically but faces the first, reverse side 14a ofelectrical cable 14. In this manner there is a one-to-one hook up between the test circuit and the logic analyzer connectors. For example, as can best be seen in Figure 5, land 36b onPC board 34 follows through the cable assembly to land 36b ofPC board 32 so that the signal follows all the way through the cable assembly. This one-to-one hook up is provided by the 180° rotation of the PC boards withinconnectors - Each
cable connector conventional pin sockets 41, as can best be seen in Figures 2 and 4, inprobe connector 22. Interface shroud B fits over the end ofconnector 22 and includes adetent 42 which receives aridge 43 molded onconnector 22 to form a lock. Interface shroud B includes anupper wall 44, a lower wall 46, afirst face 48, and asecond face 50 bridging the upper and lower walls, and first andsecond side walls first face 48 of shroud B. A plurality of verticalterminal receiving slots 52 are formed insecond face 50 for receiving individual probe terminals C. There are a plurality ofexterior grooves 54 formed onupper wall 44 of shroud B corresponding tovertical slots 52. The exterior grooves extend longitudinally along the upper wall from anopen end 55 to adetent 56 formed in afloor 58 of eachexterior groove 54. Probe terminal C includes aterminal body 60 and a flexible hinged locking arm 62 having a lockingelement 64 extending downwardly intodetent 56 ofexterior groove 54. - In use, terminal C is inserted in
vertical slot 52 and lockingelement 56 entersopen end 55 of anexterior groove 54 which corresponds to avertical slot 52. As terminal C is pushed forward, lockingelement 64 slides alongfloor 58 of exterior groove asterminal body 60 slides within acavity 66. As can best be seen in Figure 2, it will be noted thatterminal body 60 andcavity 66 generally correspond in their cross-section so that there is a tight fit ofterminal body 60 withincavity 66 for reliability and locking. There are a pair ofelectrical contacts 68 and 70 carried byterminal body 60 which make electrical contact withprobe lead 10. An elastic hinge is provided at 72 so that locking arm 62 may lock inexterior groove 54 and be released. There is a downwardly extendingtrigger ramp 74 which extends from a generally pointed terminal end of locking arm 62 to lockingelement 64. As can best be seen in Figure 2, a portion oframp 74 extends aboveupper wall 44 of shroud B so that a finger of a person releasing terminal C may easily lift lockingelement 64 upwards releasing it fromdetent 56. Once lockingelement 64 is on the groove floor, terminal C may easily be removed from shroud B. - As can best be seen in Figures 2 and 5,
connector contacts 81a are connected tolands 36 which are connected to RC networks E bytraces 80, and then by means ofelectrical traces 84 to a lands 38. The signal transmitting wires S ofelectrical cable 14 are connected tolands 38 to thereby transmit logic signals from the circuit undergoing tests through probe leads 10 to the logic analyzer.Connector contacts 81b are connected to groundplane 40 through a ground trace on the PC board. Ground wires G ofcable 14 are terminated atground plane 40. The same is true for the remaining wires inelectrical cable 14 which are terminated at the analyzer end toPC board 32 in a one-to-one termination as previously described. - The capacitance of
cable 14 and the selected capacitor ofnetwork 26 provide a sharp rise time consistent with the signal being studied. The resistors R1 and R2 of networks D and E subdue anomalies in the signal, and work with the capacitors C1 and C2 to provide broadband response. The electrical parameters of the cable may be selectively matched to specific requirements of the application being made, and may be fine tuned to provide optimum signal analysis at specific frequencies of interest. In one application, cable was used having a capacitance of 67.8pF, impedance of 100 ohms, resistance of .4 ohms, and length of 56.75 inches. Network E included a 100 ohm resistor and 72pF capacitance. Network D included a 100 ohm resistor and 140pF capacitance. The resistor-capacitor network D and E on each end of a conventional controlled impedance cable, having a length of 56.75 inches, reduces the input capacitance of the cable assembly and in conjunction with the 100 ohm resistor R2 to reduce the noise content of the signal. At the analyzer end, a 140pF capacitor is used to further reduce the capacitive loading of the system under test and in conjunction with resistor R1 further reduce signal anomalies at the analyzer. Suitable resistor values range from 100 to 400 ohms, and capacitor values from about 70 to 140pF. - An alternate embodiment of the invention is illustrated in Figure 11, wherein a cable assembly A′ is illustrated with capacitor C1 removed with the intent of providing a correct input capacitance (C2 = 67.8pF) and signal smoothing resistors (100 ohms, R1 and R2) without inhibiting the bandwidth of the system. In Figure 3, the capacitor C1 truncated the lower end of the bandwidth, for example, 100 kHz, and C2 limits the upper end to 400 MHz. In Figure 11, a typical bandwidth may also be 1k Hz to 400 MHz may also be provided. The capacitance of network E is matched to
cable 14 to provide a characteristic capacitance of 34 pF. The performance of the assembly is generally as satisfactory as the unmatched configuration of Figure 3, without the additional capacitor element. - As can best be seen in Figures 9 and 10, a controlled, low capacitance cable F is illustrated having a plurality of
signal conductors 92 andground conductors 94. Their is anexclusive ground conductor 94 on each side of eachsignal conductor 92 and the conductors are woven together in a fabric 96 which includes weft yarn 96a and warp yarns 96b as disclosed in United States Patent No. 4,143,236, previously incorporated by reference in this application.Signal conductors 92 are a small diameter wire with a suitable insulation coating. Preferably, signalconductors 92 are a 40 AWG alloy 135 copper wire with a silver plating. The silver plating on the signal conductors is believed to provide advantageous effects in certain applications such as faster transmission at certain high frequencies resulting in sharper leading edges of the test signals. A suitable signal wire is available from Phelps Dodge Copper Products of Elizabeth, New Jersey, designated as PD-135 copper alloy. The wire is a highly conductive, high strength, high ductability copper alloy with average values of 450 MPa, 12% elongation at 250 mm., and electrical conductivity of 90% IACS. The wire has a diameter of .0031 inches and a resistance of about 1.07 ohms per foot. As can best be seen in Figure 10, the center-to-center spacing of the signal conductor and its associated ground conductors is increased over conventional cable to provide a low capacitance. In the illustrated embodiment, a cable having a length of 56.75 inches was woven having a capacitance of about 34 pF. This provides a low input capacitance and low loading for the probe connected to a test circuit byprobe lead 10. - As can best be seen in Figure 12, the signal ground wires are arranged in
clusters 98 which include 32AWG ground conductors 94a and 94b on each side of asignal conductor 92. In the exemplary cable described above, the capacitance of the cable was established by weaving the 40 AWG signal wires and 32 AWG ground wires with a center-to-center spacing of approximately .057 inches. The gauge of the signal conductor and the center-to-center spacing of eachcluster 98 provides the desired capacitance. Previous controlled impedance cables manufactured in accordance with United States Patent No. 4,143,236 have been made with impedance typically in the range of 50-120 ohms using conventional signal wires. In accordance with the present invention, low capacitance cable F, in the exemplary embodiment, has an impedance of approximately 180 ohms, and capacitance of 34 pF (7.2 pF/ft.) Low capacitance cable characterized by a capacitance of 6.1 to 8.7 pF per foot is believed to provide the desired results. Such low capacitance cable is further characterized by signal conductors having a gauge in a range of about 32 to 40 AWG, center-to-center spacing in a range of about .036 to .070 inches. - Referring now to Figure 12, an embodiment of a cable assembly A˝ is illustrated which includes customized controlled impedance cable F is illustrated wherein cable F is woven with a specific controlled capacitance of, for example, 34 pF for a 56.75 inch cable. By providing the cable in a low capacitance configuration, capacitors C1 and C2 may be eliminated on the printed circuit boards of
connectors 20 and 22 at the ends of the cable increasing reliability and performance. Resistors R1 and R2 are carried onPC boards signal conductors 92 in cable F are believed to provide superior results, it is possible that a single series resistor may be satisfactory in some applications. - While matched resistors are shown in the resistor networks D′ and E′, it is also possible that unmatched resistors may be utilized. While
basic cluster 98 is shown as including asingle signal conductor 92 andadjacent ground conductors 94a, 94b, it is to be understood that additional ground conductors may be included in the cable between adjacent clusters. - The embodiment of Figure 3 offers the potential for maximizing analyzer performance over narrow bandwidths of particular interest. All three embodiments provide a low capacitance at the probe tip to maximize use of the signal energy available and maximum signal accuracy. The controlled low capacitance filters out very high frequency noise components which are not of interest. Resistor-capacitor networks in conjunction with controlled impedance cable provides a means of providing a non loading cable assembly for test purposes which is unique and provides high fidelity test signals with minimum losses and cross coupling.
- Thus, it can be seen that an advantageous construction can be had for a logic analyzer cable, or like equipment, to have a more effective bandwidth over a broader band. The logic signals have a sharpened leading edge over a broader bandwidth making it easier to do timing analysis. The cable probes have a high input resistance and a low input capacitance to minimize signal loading, and to maximize signal accuracy.
- While a preferred embodiment of the invention has been described using specific terms, such description is for illustrative purposes only, and it is to be understood that changes and variations may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the following claims.
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an electrical cable having signal conductors and ground conductors extending longitudinally in said cable terminated at a first connector connectable to said measuring instrument and terminated at a second end to a second connector connectable to said probe leads;
a first resistor network means electrically connected between said signal conductors of said cable and said measuring instrument;
a second resistor network means electrically connected between said probe leads and said signal conductors of said cable; and
said signal conductors and said ground conductors being spaced laterally in said cable to prove a low characteristic capacitance value for increasing the bandwidth for the transmission of accurate signals over a wide frequency range.
said first connector includes a first PC board, said first resistor network being carried on said first PC board electrically connected between said connector output contacts and said electrical cable; and
said second connector including a second PC board on which said second resistor network is carried electrically connected between said probe lead contacts and said electrical cable.
a plurality of exterior grooves extending longitudinally on an upper surface of said shroud,
said exterior grooves being open-top for receiving said probe terminal carried by an end of said probe lead, and
said probe terminal having a hinged locking arm in superposed relation to one said exterior groove with a depending locking element which locks in said exterior groove against longitudinal movements.
a connector opening for receiving said connector formed within said first face of said shroud and a plurality of vertical slots for receiving individual probe terminals formed in said second face of said shroud;
a plurality of exterior grooves formed on said upper wall of said shroud corresponding to said vertical slots, said exterior grooves extending longitudinally along said upper wall from an open end to a detent below a surface level of said exterior grooves; and
each said probe terminal including a terminal body and a superposed hinged locking arm having a locking element depending downwardly for engaging in said detent of one of said exterior locking grooves, and said locking element being received through said open end of said exterior groove.
a first resistor network having a first resistor carried by said first printed circuit board; and
a second resistor network having a second resistor carried by said second printed circuit board.
weaving a flat electrical transmission cable with a plurality of signal conductors and plurality of ground conductors extending longitudinally in a weave pattern of said cable;
weaving said conductors in clusters which include a signal conductor and a ground conductor on each side of said signal conductor wherein the center spacing between said signal conductor and said ground conductors produces a low characteristic capacitance for said cable;
terminating a first end of said cable at a first connector having electrical contacts adapted to connect to said measuring instrument;
terminating a second end of said cable at a second electrical connector having electrical contacts adapted for connection to said test circuits; and
forming at least a first resistor network between said electrical contacts of said first and second connectors in series with each said signal conductor of said cable for reducing electrical reflections and high signal fidelity over a broad bandwidth.
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